HONG KONG (Reuters) -- Hong Kong's central bank on Thursday lowered its base interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.50%, tracking a cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Banks follow as HKMA expects boost for property market and economy

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority's easing on Sept. 18 is the first since a rate cut last December. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)
HONG KONG (Reuters) -- Hong Kong's central bank on Thursday lowered its base interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.50%, tracking a cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve.